It’s been several years since we eliminated most of our possessions and moved into an RV, and later, a boat. Becoming a minimalist and living with fewer things wasn’t a planned goal — it evolved naturally as our lifestyle changed.
When we sold our house and moved into an RV, we had to part with a large portion of our belongings to fit into a much smaller space. We gave many items to family members, let neighbors take whatever they wanted, and arranged a large pickup with a local charity. We didn’t sell most of our items; instead, we passed them on to others who could use them.
I recognize some people might think it was odd not to sell anything, but that’s not the point here. The takeaway is that living with less is possible. There’s already so much waste in the world — and now that we’re sailing, we see a lot of it in the water, which is disheartening.
